use rich's word, secretary of state, but there are a lot of things that are still royiling, concern s i the middle east, iran, israel. there is a question if things would go very bad, not only how it would affect the president's chances for re-election, but could it reflect on hillary clinton? >> well, i don't think this country's in a position to stage manage of anything that's happening in the world. i do think that as secretary of state, the consensus, by almost everybody, is she's done a remarkable job. she's traveled all around the world. she has instant credibility where she lands. for that reason, i think, you know, when bill clinton talks about what he doesn't know, you know, he says let's give her some time. i think it is the case, having served as first lady, then served in the u.s. senate. now served as secretary of state. there rwill be some time when se leaves the secretary of state's office. and i'm sure she'll make some judgments, but i'll bet you this. i'll bet there are a lot of people around this country who will be reaching out to her because she clearly will be in